Jesus Valdez, a resident of John Street in Newtown, St. Kitts, has been charged with the murders of 30-year-old Devon Parris and 9-year-old J’Marni Smithen, both of Craddock Road, Nevis. These tragic events occurred on August 1, 2024, in Newton Ground, St. Kitts.
Valdez was previously charged on December 12, 2024, for the shooting death of 18-year-old Crisbel Rivera from Carty Alley, Newtown, St. Kitts. This incident took place on April 17, 2024, also in John Street, Newtown. The new murder charges were filed against Mr. Valdez on December 23, 2024, at the Basseterre Police Station.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force expresses deep gratitude to the general public for their cooperation and assistance in resolving these matters.